Life Junctions - Speaking


									Speaking Stacy Kim is available to speak to parents, schools, and groups. Stacy is expert at translating the latest research, so that participants walk away with concrete strategies they can try out in their own lives. She is an uplifting, reassuring, and inspiring speaker who can calm and energize even the most weary or discouraged audiences. Venues/groups include: The JCC of Manhattan, MomCorps 30-Minute Mentor, Lighthouse International, New York Times Parent Support Group, Ethical Culture Fieldtson School, The Mandell School, Rutgers Church Community Programs and private homes. To hear more about what audiences have said about Stacy, click here. Any of the topics below can be delivered as keynote addresses, lectures, interactive workshops, small group discussions, online webinars, or teleconferences: Flourishing in the Urban Jungle: How to Thrive as a Parent in NYC Money with Young Children Stretched Too Thin? Surviving Modern Day Parenting Get Your Life Back, Mom! How to Prepare for the Arrival of a Sibling / How to Manage Sibling Rivalry The Right Attitude, The Right Job To book a speaking engagement with Stacy, email info@lifejunctions.com. If you've already booked an engagement, download promotional materials here: Stacy's bio (PDF) Stacy's photo* THE URBAN JUNGLE PARENTING LECTURE SERIES: Flourishing in the Urban Jungle: How to Thrive as a Parent in NYC In our fast-paced, competitive city, parents feel relentless pressure to be successful at work, at play, and at home and to have equally successful children. Based on her research and experience, Stacy shares key strategies to combat stress, gain more energy, and fully enjoy parenting and life. Rethinking the Urban Jungle: How to Be a Calm and Successful Parent Learn how to effectively deploy the key strategies discussed in the first lecture in your own life. Exercises will focus on building inner calm and strength, correcting destructive thought patterns feed stress and frenzy, and devising "baby steps" for a successful start and sustaining energy to follow through. Rethinking the Urban Jungle: How to Gain (and Give) Support Turn away from the "competitive scene" by creating enriching relationships. Learn how to create a "personal board of directors" by effectively tapping into the energy of the human resources around you. Learn how to create a "community of support" by sharing your talents in rewarding ways. To learn more, email info@lifejunctions.com. MONEY AND CHILDREN Our own taboos and attitudes towards money can sometimes leave us tongue tied when our children ask questions like... "Are we rich?" "Why do you work? Tyra's mom doesn't. Don't we have enough money?" "Why can't I have x? EVERYONE has one." "Why can't I give the homeless all my money?" "Who makes more money you or Billy's daddy?" In this workshop, Stacy offers concrete strategies not only on how to build healthy relationships with money, but also how to foster essential life skills. The workshop will offer advice on how and when to implement allowances; how to handle wants, needs, and "gimmies," and how to share money with those in need. To learn more, email info@lifejunctions.com. STRETCHED TOO THIN? Surviving Modern Day Parenting Whether they work outside the home or not, parents have so many responsibilities and obligations, it is easy to feel stretched too thin. Even though they lovingly care for their children and get things done at work and at home, they have very little time and energy for themselves. They strive for more healthy balance in their lives but often find it is very difficult to do. This interactive workshop is designed to help parents figure out what small steps can take to make a big impact in finding the right balance in their lives. Recognizing that there is neither a magic bullet nor a one-size-fits-all solution, the workshop includes hands-on exercises that enable parents to find the right solutions for their unique circumstances. For more information about the workshop, email info@lifejunctions.com. GET YOUR LIFE BACK, MOM! Today’s moms are so busy with parenting, careers, and other responsibilities and obligations, they have very little time and energy for themselves. They know that in order to take care of others, they need to first take care of themselves. But, they’re so busy and tired, they can’t even begin to fit in what would truly nourish their minds, bodies, and spirit. This interactive workshop series is designed to have mothers reconnect with themselves to create a balanced life. In a supportive setting, they will learn how to: (Re)discover hobbies or passions, Rekindle important and meaningful relationships, Find ways to create time and energy for themselves, and Feel less guilty about doing the things they want to do. The six sessions can be taken together as a series or as stand-alone workshops. *Session 1: A New Approach: Stop Fixing, Start Building* Most people try to improve their lives by fixing what’s going wrong rather than building upon what’s going right. In this session (and all sessions), we take stock of your strengths. We then devise a plan that makes improving aspects of your life energizing, fun, and easy. *Session 2: Envision Your Next Move with Baby Steps* Get unstuck. Figure out what you want. Step over roadblocks. Learn the easy way to set and accomplish goals. *Session 3: Recapture Your Time* Find which of the many useful strategies help you find pockets of time to do more of the things you want to do. One size fits no one; in this session, we figure out what works best for you. *Session 4: Chase Away Those Gremlins and Goblins* All those voices in your head preventing you from doing what you want? Find out how to declutter your mind to accomplish what you want. *Session 5: Your Personal "Board of Directors"* Learn how to be more effective by tapping into the energy of the human resources around you. Networking and mentoring isn’t just for job hunting and isn’t just about asking for help. It’s a way for moms to build mutual relationships and connect with those you admire and share your talents too. *Session 6: Creating a Long-Term Plan* In this session, we bring many of the above components together to build a long-term plan. It is in this session where I unveil some of my surprising “secrets” to a balanced life. To learn more, email info@lifejunctions.com. HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE ARRIVAL OF A NEW SIBLING / MANAGING SIBLING RIVALRY The arrival of a new baby sister or brother completely turns the world of young toddlers and preschoolers upside down. You want the best for all of your children, but you're also exhausted from sleep deprivation. How do you manage? In this interactive workshop, Stacy will: Summarize the latest research so that you have all the tools you need to problem-solve Answer specific questions so that you walk away with solutions best suited for your family situation Come learn about: Preparations that worked for other families Typical reactions you might expect from your older child when the baby arrives (and when to start worrying) How best to respond to problems that might arise (learn what works and what doesn't) How to start out right and foster healthy relationships between siblings The benefits of having siblings on child development How you can develop stronger bonds with both/all your children To learn more, email info@lifejunctions.com. THE RIGHT ATTITUDE, THE RIGHT JOB Looking to reenter the workforce? Want to change jobs or careers? Finding meaningful and rewarding employment while maintaining a deep connection to your family in these tough economic times may seem daunting. But it’s possible to do, allowing you to be satisfied with your work-family situation. Come to this special workshop and find out how to: Identify professional strengths and uncover hidden talents that will set you apart and make you more marketable Learn concrete strategies for managing the stress of seeking employment Understand and overcome obstacles that may hinder you from finding the job or career you seek Ensure a successful transition to achieving true “work-life balance” To learn more, email info@lifejunctions.com. *Photo by Lisa Hancock